New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Joan Morgan Mcgivern

Georgetown University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Riverhead, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1985
Admitted
41
Years in bar
1985860
NY reg #

The record in one line

Joan Morgan Mcgivern has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

41 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Georgetown University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1985
41 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Georgetown University
65% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1985860
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Joan Morgan Mcgivern has carried New York bar registration 1985860 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Joan Morgan Mcgivern Esq., located in Riverhead, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11901. Educational background: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (2,609 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 41 years, Joan Morgan Mcgivern has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Joan Morgan Mcgivern's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

41 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

How Joan compares to fellow Georgetown University alumni

Among the 1,596 Georgetown University graduates in the New York register, Joan Morgan Mcgivern is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

41 years vs. Georgetown University alumni

Years since admission - 1,596 NY-registered alumni of this school

41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,596 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

Georgetown University's active-bar rate

Of Georgetown University's 2,609 alumni in the New York register, 65% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Georgetown University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%65%
Georgetown University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1985 admission class today

Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years1985 class 66.2% 68.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1985860
Year Admitted
1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Aug 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Joan Morgan Mcgivern Esq.
County
Suffolk
ZIP Code
11901
Phone
(646) 226-8902

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Joan Morgan Mcgivern's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.

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Before you rely on this record

Joan Morgan Mcgivern's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Joan Mcgivern licensed?

Joan Mcgivern is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Joan Morgan Mcgivern admitted to the bar?

Joan Morgan Mcgivern's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.

Where did Joan Morgan Mcgivern go to law school?

Joan Morgan Mcgivern attended GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.

What company does Joan Morgan Mcgivern work for?

Joan Morgan Mcgivern is associated with Joan Morgan Mcgivern Esq. in Riverhead, NY.

Is Joan Morgan Mcgivern in good standing?

Yes, Joan Morgan Mcgivern holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.